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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.21, 586.61 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.21, 586.61 and 259.41 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.21 : 586.61 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.21/586.61 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.21x = 586.61 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.21x = 152,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,171.20/425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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